The 20 Best Brain Stem Cancer Doctors Near Me in Omaha, NE

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The 20 Best Brain Stem Cancer Doctors near Omaha, NE

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Brain Stem Cancer near Omaha, NE. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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19 providers found
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center-Nebraska Medical Center

    505 S 45th St, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Shonka is an Oncologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Shonka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Office

    982035 Nebraska Medical Ctr, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michele Aizenberg is a Neurosurgery provider in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Aizenberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Meningioma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Awake Craniotomy.

    Peter Silberstein
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    CHI Health Henry Lynch Cancer Center At Bergan Mercy - Oncology/Hematology

    7500 Mercy Rd, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Silberstein is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Silberstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Colorectal Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Silberstein is currently accepting new patients.

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    Cj J. Chen
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    CHI Health Clinic Neurosurgery (CUMC - Bergan Mercy)

    7710 Mercy Rd, Medical Building One, Ste 224, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cj Chen is a Neurosurgery provider in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Osteotomy. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    982035 Nebraska Medical Ctr, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Surdell is a Neurosurgery provider in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Surdell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Brain Aneurysm, Subdural Hematoma, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    982035 Nebraska Medical Ctr, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luke Weisbrod is a Neurosurgery provider in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Weisbrod is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Brain Stem Cancer, Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Interventional Radiology

    Nebraska Medicine

    4400 Emile St, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Mcbride is an Interventional Radiologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Mcbride is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurology

    Office

    988440 Nebraska Medical Ctr, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daryl Gress is a Neurologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Gress has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Alexander Yang
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    CHI Health Clinic Neurosurgery (CUMC - Bergan Mercy)

    7710 Mercy Rd, Medical Building One, Ste 224, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Yang is a Neurosurgery provider in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Yang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Brachial Plexopathy, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Omar S. Akbik
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    CHI Health Clinic Neurosurgery (CUMC - Bergan Mercy)

    7710 Mercy Rd, Medical Building One, Ste 224, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Omar Akbik is a Neurosurgery provider in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Akbik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

    J D. Dunning
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Family Medicine

    CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine (Lakeside)

    16909 Lakeside Hills Ct, Medical Office Building One Ste 300, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    J Dunning is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Dunning is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Dunning is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    MD West One PC

    8005 Farnam Dr Ste 305, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Long is a Neurosurgery provider in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Long is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    MD West One-Omaha

    8005 Farnam Dr Ste 305, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Gard is a Neurosurgery provider in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Gard has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Apoplexy, Meningioma, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    MD West One-Omaha

    8005 Farnam Dr Ste 305, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Doran is a Neurosurgery provider in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Doran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    MD West One-Omaha

    8005 Farnam Dr Ste 305, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Guy Music is a Neurosurgery provider in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Music is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Orthowest LLC

    2725 S 144th St Ste 212, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Greene is a Neurosurgery provider in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Greene is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Cervical Spondylosis, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Hematology & Oncology Consultants PC

    6901 N 72nd St Ste 2244, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samer Renno is an Oncologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Renno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lynch Syndrome, and Colorectal Cancer.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Radiation Oncology | Radiology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Radiation Oncology | Radiology

    Unmc Physicians

    111 N 175th St, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language, Japanese, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Weining Zhen is a Radiation Oncologist and a Radiologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Zhen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Zhen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Family Medicine

    Office

    17030 Lakeside Hills Plz Ste 102, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Keller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Keller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Macroamylasemia, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, and Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Brain Stem Cancer?

    Brainstem cancers are usually astrocytomas or gliomas that are classified by their location in different areas of the brainstem and include focal brainstem gliomas, diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPG), and diffuse midline gliomas. Depending on the type and location, brainstem cancers may progress slowly or rapidly, range from grades I–IV, and may occur in children and adults.

    When should I see a Brain Stem Cancer doctor near Omaha, NE?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Brain Stem Cancer doctor near Omaha, NE?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Brain Stem Cancer doctors near Omaha, NE?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Brain Stem Cancer doctors near Omaha, NE?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Brain Stem Cancer doctor near Omaha, NE?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Brain Stem Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Brain Stem Cancer doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Brain Stem Cancer doctor near Omaha, NE?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Brain Stem Cancer doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Brain Stem Cancer doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Brain Stem Cancer doctors near Omaha, NE?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Brain Stem Cancer doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Brain Stem Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Brain Stem Cancer doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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